Alsace Willm
OUR STORY.Founded on a passion for winemaking and a commitment to excellence, the Maison Willm has been satisfying epicurean palates for over 120 years with its refined and unique wines. Known for their complex fruit and authenticity, these wines are the product of years of hands-on experience and know-how passed down from generation to generation. The story begins in the small town of Barr in 1896, in the heart of the famous Clos Gaensbrœnnel. Situated at the base of the majestic Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr, the region benefits from a dry and sunny microclimate with clay and limestone soils, which together give the terroir its exceptional quality. A unique terroir. At the base of the majestic Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr, the Willm family founded the Willm wine estate. This winery is characterized by a unique terroir and diverse landscapes, the embodiment of an exceptional wine region. The terroir enjoys a dry, sunny micro-climate with primarily granite and clay-limestone soils, bringing freshness, precision and finesse to the wines. Due to the sloping nature of the grounds, however, exploitation of this land presented a great challenge. Resident Adolphe Willm was taken by this quality, and had a deep fascination for working the terroir. Initially pursuing multiple careers as both restaurant owner and winegrower, his passion for this terroir quickly drove him to a single devotion: he embraced the challenge of exploiting this terroir as a full-time winegrower, giving birth to the Maison Willm. These three hectares of vines produce one of the world's best Gewurztraminers: the exceptional Clos Gaensbrœnnel. Refined wines, quickly exported These dry, mineral wines were particularly well-received by Anglo-Saxons. In the 1930s, Willm began internationalizing his wines. They were among the first Alsace wines to be exported to the United States at the end of the Prohibition Era, served on the famous transatlantic liner, France. Legend has it that bottles of the voluptuous Clos Gaensbroennel could be found in Al Capone's wine cellars in 1939! Vision & Ambitions Then ... Before the Maison Willm was known for its wines, it was primarily renowned for its escargots à l'Alsacienne. This old recipe, which consisted of cooking the snail in a broth of spices and white wine, was one of the Maison's first successful businesses. Adolphe Willm wanted to focus on the association of gastronomy and winemaking before devoting himself uniquely to the latter. The success of the Willm wines quickly expanded beyond the borders of the Alsace region, making it one of the first Alsatian wines sold in the US and Canada. Now...and tomorrow... Since its official foundation under the name "Alsace Willm," the Maison Willm has become world-renowned. In Japan, in Taiwan, from Italy to Canada and the US, these wines have earned a reputation worldwide as both refined and accessible, and are known to pair seamlessly with a diverse array of foods. Along with our ambition to become the leading brand in Alsatian wines, our historical know-how and our unique terroir are seen as major attributes for emerging markets. Today heirs of the Maison Willm, our 6 winegrowers immortalize this know-how in the respect for the traditions and for the nature.
Alsace Willm 'Gaensbroennel' Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 2018
$21.95 $28.27
Food pairing Foie gras, Indian Curries, crawfish, spicy food (the sweetness ease the spice), chinese food, strong cheeses like blue cheese, warm apple tart "tatin" and
Alsace Willm Reserve Riesling 2020
$12.95 $16.00
Background The Riesling is the King of Alsace and among the world's greatest grapes. The juice is white and the wines are dry, racy with great
Alsace Willm Reserve Gewurztraminer 2019
$15.95 $20.39
Tasting notes This pretty Gewurztraminer has golden yellow hints. Nice aromatic intensity and exotic fruits. The bouquet is intense and develops rich aromas of exotic fruit
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve 2020
$12.95 $16.00
Tasting notes An intense golden color with hints of ocher, the wine has a nose of ripe fruit, quince. In the mouth the attack is both
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve 2019
Tasting notes An intense golden color with hints of ocher, the wine has a nose of ripe fruit, quince. In the mouth the attack is both
Alsace Willm Reserve Riesling 2019
Food pairing Crustaceans and shellfish, fresh, smoked, grilled or en terrine fish, sushis, sashimis, white meats or poultry in cream sauce, sauerkraut, goat cheeses. Tasting Notes Pale yellow
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve 2018
Wine Enthusiast 89 BEST BUY The subtle but ripe freshness of yellow pear dominates on the nose of this wine. The palate boosts this with a
Alsace Willm Reserve Riesling 2018
Wine Enthusiast 90 BEST BUY "A mere hint of green apple appears on the nose of this wine. On the palate, the green apple shows off
Alsace Willm Reserve Gewurztraminer 2018
Wine & Spirits 93 The wet spring and hot summer of 2018 brought this gewurztraminer to a heightened state of generosity. This is not a complex,
Alsace Willm Riesling Reserve 2017
Wine Enthusiast 90 BEST BUY This conveys just a smidge of lemon aroma on the nose. The palate, however, gives the citrus its due space, filling the
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve 2017
Winery Technical Data As its name indicates in French, Pinot Gris is a grey varietal with white fruit. This varietal offers structured wines, round in the
Alsace Willm 'Gaensbroennel' Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 2017
Food pairing Foie gras, Indian Curries, crawfish, spicy food (the sweetness ease the spice), chinese food, strong cheeses like blue cheese, warm apple tart "tatin" and
Alsace Willm Riesling Reserve 2016
" Bright, green-yellow color when young, getting more yellow after 2 years. Clean nose, fresh and fruity (citrus fruits). Dry on the palate, straight, crisp
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve 2016
Wine Enthusiast 89 There is a touch of yellow mirabelle plum on the nose. The palate comes in with a more tart note of pith and
Alsace Willm 'Gaensbroennel' Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 2016
Wine Enthusiast 93 “Rich and rounded notes of peach jam show on this wine's open nose and almost have a honeyed edge. The palate offers the
Alsace Willm Pinot Gris Reserve 2015
Wine Enthusiast 89 Best Buy " This wine brims with almost overripe pear notes on the nose. The palate follows with equally full-fruited accents shot through with
Alsace Willm Riesling Reserve 2015
Color: Pale, yellow with golden hints Nose: Nice aromatic intensity, citrus and white flowers notes Palate: Straight forward, fresh, good acidity, good persistence, and citrus notes.
Alsace Willm Riesling Reserve 2014
Wine Enthusiast 90 Red apples abound on the nose of this fresh, taut and wonderfully clean and crisp Riesling. The palate is just off dry and
Alsace Willm 'Gaensbroennel' Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 2014
Food pairing Foie gras, Indian Curries, crawfish, spicy food (the sweetness ease the spice), chinese food, strong cheeses like blue cheese, warm apple tart "tatin" and
Alsace Willm 'Gaensbroennel' Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 2013
Wine Enthusiast 93 Orange marmalade and apricot compote are the two chief and highly aromatic notions on the nose. They also appear on the palate with
Alsace Willm 'Gaensbroennel' Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 2012
Wine Enthusiast 93 A funky smoky notion of yeast clings to the nose on which a pure lemon streak becomes apparent. A generous, luscious and almost
Alsace Willm Riesling Reserve 2012
Wine Spectator 90 " Crackling with bright acidity, this sleek white offers a fine array of yellow and green apple, crunchy white peach, mango, blood orange
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